This video explores the famous Roman roads, and investigates why - after 2,000 years of wear and tear - they seem to be in better shape than most expressways in modern America.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:59 The Roman road network
2:23 Building the roads
3:25 Traffic on the roads
4:48 StartMail
5:53 Cuts, bridges, and tunnels
7:58 Longevity of the roads
9:16 Comparing ancient and modern roads
10:39 Conclusion
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17 авг 2024